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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.27, 866.85 and 379.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.27, 866.85 and 379.73 is: 523.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.27 : 866.85 = 379.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.27/866.85 = 379.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.27x = 866.85 × 379.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.27x = 329,168.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,168.95/628.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.93

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